In addition to any other provisions of this chapter, the following provisions apply:
(a) Free standing signs shall not exceed one hundred (100) square feet in sign area, with no single face exceeding fifty (50) square feet.
(b) Only one free standing sign per business shall be allowed.
(c) The height of a free standing sign shall be equal to the height of the building served by the sign or eighteen (18) feet, whichever is less.
(d) The leading edge of a free standing sign shall be no closer than 5 feet to the thoroughfare plan right-of-way.
(e) Free standing signs must be twenty (20) feet from any side lot line.
(f) Free standing signs may be illuminated.
(g) Free standing signs may exist so long as they are usable and maintained.
(h) Free standing signs are permitted subject to zoning laws in B-1, B-2, M-1 and M-2 Districts.
(i) No permit shall be issued for any free standing sign on a lot with multiple business uses unless a sign plan is submitted to the Building and Zoning Administrator. Such plan shall clearly describe the layout of the sign and the manner in which space is allotted for each and every business use.
(j) A permit is required.
(Ord. 1499-03. Passed 6-26-03.)